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John Aldine Smoot
Photograph of John Aldine Smoot wearing a US Navy uniform.
John went by the name "Aldine" and served during the Second World War. He was the son of Russell Ananias Smoot and Lula Catherine (Funkhouser) Polk Smoot.
The patch on his lower right…
John went by the name "Aldine" and served during the Second World War. He was the son of Russell Ananias Smoot and Lula Catherine (Funkhouser) Polk Smoot.
The patch on his lower right…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man seated on the arm of a chair and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
This is a cropped copy of an earlier photograph. The photographer has whited out the person standing beside him in the original image.
This is a cropped copy of an earlier photograph. The photographer has whited out the person standing beside him in the original image.
Francis Chalmers Sheetz
Portrait photograph of Frances Chalmers Sheetz, known as "Chalmers", wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
The insignia on his uniform indicates he held the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and worked as an Aviation Machinist's Mate.
Chalmers was the…
The insignia on his uniform indicates he held the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class and worked as an Aviation Machinist's Mate.
Chalmers was the…
Couple With U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man in a U.S. Navy uniform is standing between an older man in a suit and a woman with glasses.
Probably, this was a family photograph.
Probably, this was a family photograph.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man seated on a bench and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and white cap.
Alger Early Stoneburner
Alger Early Stoneburner wearing his U.S. Navy uniform and seated on a stool.
He was the youngest of fifteen children born to Samuel Myers and Effie E. (Grandstaff) Stoneburner.
He married Mildred Bowman (Funkhouser) Stoneburner (1919-2007) and…
He was the youngest of fifteen children born to Samuel Myers and Effie E. (Grandstaff) Stoneburner.
He married Mildred Bowman (Funkhouser) Stoneburner (1919-2007) and…
Paul Rhinehart
Portrait photograph of Paul Rhinehart wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
He was the husband of Gladys May (George) Rhinehart and the father of Linda and Greg.
Paul was an active VFW member and lifelong Edinburg resident.
He was the husband of Gladys May (George) Rhinehart and the father of Linda and Greg.
Paul was an active VFW member and lifelong Edinburg resident.
Charles Merkley
Portrait photograph of Charles Henry Merkley wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Later in his life, he worked for the Town of Edinburg.
The name, "Charles Merkley", is written on the glass plate.
Later in his life, he worked for the Town of Edinburg.
The name, "Charles Merkley", is written on the glass plate.
"Marvin Polk"
Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
The name, "Marvin Polk", is written on the glass plate.
The name, "Marvin Polk", is written on the glass plate.
Seymour W. Guess
Portrait photograph of Seymour W. Guess wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
He is best remembered for having owned and operated the Valley Restaurant on Route 11 in Edinburg.
The name, "Guess", is written on the glass plate.
He is best remembered for having owned and operated the Valley Restaurant on Route 11 in Edinburg.
The name, "Guess", is written on the glass plate.
William D. Hollar
Portrait photograph of William D. Hollar, as a young sailor in his U.S. Navy uniform, with insignia indicating he was a radio operator.
William graduated from Edinburg High School in 1942 and went into the Navy soon after.
His first wife was…
William graduated from Edinburg High School in 1942 and went into the Navy soon after.
His first wife was…
Catherine (Fadely) Hollar With William and Anna Mae
William D. Hollar, as a young sailor in his U.S. Navy uniform, with insignia indicating he was a radio operator.
He is seated beside his mother, Catherine R. (Fadely) Hollar, and standing behind him is his younger sister, Anna Mae (Hollar)…
He is seated beside his mother, Catherine R. (Fadely) Hollar, and standing behind him is his younger sister, Anna Mae (Hollar)…
Jack "Jackie" R. Crabill
Portrait photograph of Jackie R. Crabill as a young man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
His parents were Clarence and Ruth Ida (Ridings) Crabill. Jackie was from Toms Brook.
His parents were Clarence and Ruth Ida (Ridings) Crabill. Jackie was from Toms Brook.
Orville "Buddy" Painter
Orville Levi "Buddy" Painter pictured in his U.S. Navy uniform as a Petty Officer 3rd class (PO3) and yeoman.
Buddy was born in Hamburg area of Shenandoah County, a son of Clayton Arnold and Mae Irene (Coffman) Painter.
He graduated from…
Buddy was born in Hamburg area of Shenandoah County, a son of Clayton Arnold and Mae Irene (Coffman) Painter.
He graduated from…
Richard "Bizz" Newland
Portrait photograph of Richard "Bizz" Newland wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Richard's parents were Fred Elmer (1894-1981) and Naomi (Rush) (1902-1990) Newland, of Edinburg.
Richard's parents were Fred Elmer (1894-1981) and Naomi (Rush) (1902-1990) Newland, of Edinburg.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
Doug Mowery
Portrait photograph of Doug Mowery wearing his U.S. Navy uniform with insignia that indicates he was a signalman.
Doug was the son of Ernest Mowery, and originally from Woodstock.
After his military service, he operated an oil business in…
Doug was the son of Ernest Mowery, and originally from Woodstock.
After his military service, he operated an oil business in…
Benjamin Chalmers Hollar
Benjamin Chalmers Hollar, shown as a young U.S. Navy yeoman wearing his uniform.
Chalmers was born and grew up in Edinburg, son of Lester Granville (1900-1953) and Mazie Irene (Lambert) (1901-1988) Hollar.
He was a 1946 graduate of Edinburg…
Chalmers was born and grew up in Edinburg, son of Lester Granville (1900-1953) and Mazie Irene (Lambert) (1901-1988) Hollar.
He was a 1946 graduate of Edinburg…
Oscar Ritenour
Oscar Lee Ritenour standing with his hands behind his back and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
Oscar was from Fort Valley, the son of George O. and Gladiola (Mauck) Ritenour.
He married Fleta (Shipe) Ritenour. The couple had a daughter, Marsha S.…
Oscar was from Fort Valley, the son of George O. and Gladiola (Mauck) Ritenour.
He married Fleta (Shipe) Ritenour. The couple had a daughter, Marsha S.…
"Earnist Christ"
Portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy sailor in uniform.
The patch on the right sleeve is for pistol or rifle marksmanship.
The patch on the left sleeve includes the letters, "CB", which stand for Construction Battalion.
The…
The patch on the right sleeve is for pistol or rifle marksmanship.
The patch on the left sleeve includes the letters, "CB", which stand for Construction Battalion.
The…
Charlotte (Miller) Dellinger and Her Son, Alvin
Charlotte E. (Miller) Dellinger, seated, with her only son, Alvin Durwood Dellinger, standing beside her and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
The name, "Mrs. Dellinger", is written on the glass plate.
The name, "Mrs. Dellinger", is written on the glass plate.
"Wolverton"
Unidentified young man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
The name, "Wolverton", is written on the glass plate.
The name, "Wolverton", is written on the glass plate.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man in glasses is wearing his U.S. Navy uniform and seated.
"Garnet Tusing Ms Duncan"
Unidentified U.S. Navy sailor in uniform and seated with his arms folded across his chest.
The words, "Garnet Tusing Ms Duncan", are written on the glass plate.
The words, "Garnet Tusing Ms Duncan", are written on the glass plate.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man, seated, and wearing the uniform of a U.S. Navy sailor.
The patches and other insignia on his uniform indicate he was a "boatswain's mate" or "coxswain".
The patches and other insignia on his uniform indicate he was a "boatswain's mate" or "coxswain".